Scientometric analysis of building information modelling (BIM) in facility management (FM)

Over the last few years, the emergence of BIM has successfully achieved a paradigm-shift in Architectural- Engineering-Construction and Facility Management (AEC/FM) sectors. This has led to many articles and papers that have been published in those sectors. In order to statistically classify and categorize those publications, Bibliometric and Scientometric Analysis research have been conducted to extract much useful information. However, the existing research sheds a light on the use of BIM in the construction industry in general, focusing on the design and construction phases. Literature review has shown no Bibliometric and Scientometric Analysis of BIM in FM in particular. This research addresses this lack and establishes the first Scientometric Analysis study of BIM in FM. This study employed a quantitative approach using science mapping techniques to examine BIM-FM articles using the Web of Science (WOS) database for the period between (Jun 2003- Oct 2017). The findings guide researchers who are interested in BIM-FM topics by providing visual maps analysis of that area in a simple, easy, and readable way. Finally, knowledge gaps in this domain can be identified more easily with those findings of Scientometric Analysis.